Postdoctoral fellows or research associates in drug vaccines

Postdoctoral research fellows/or research associates

Position Description:

Postdoctoral research fellow position available immediately to participate in a NIH sponsored research project, developing nanoparticle-based vaccines, in the department of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech.  This project focuses on assembling various nanoparticles as potential vaccines.  Animal test of the vaccine candidate will be carried out.  The length of appointment will be 1-5 years based on performance. Competitive salary will be commensurate with the experience.

Required qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in biochemistry, virology, chemical engineering, biological systems engineering, or related scientific or engineering field
• Self-motivated individual who shows initiative and creativity
• Good communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with nanoparticle fabrications and characterizations
• Experience with biomolecule (protein, lipids, etc.) processing
• Experience with chemical conjugation
• Experience with animal tests
• Excellent writing skills

Estimated starting and ending time dates

• As soon as possible
• Contract is renewed annually based on performance and funding availability

To apply: http://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/511270/postdoctoral-associate-cy

Required documents for application:

• Cover letter (please include an approximate starting date that you wish to begin)
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references familiar with your research work

Position duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct research under supervision of Dr. Mike Zhang
• Assist Dr. Zhang to supervise undergraduate or graduate students in laboratory
• Write manuscripts reporting the research findings
• Present research results in scientific conferences
• Write project reports